New (to me) 686-1

[8-Shot]

Went by one of the local pawn shops and picked up a nice condition S&W 686-1. What years were these in production, and are there any common problems with this -1 model. I took it apart and everything seems to be in excellent condition and for $450.00 I thought I should take it off there hands. I plan on taking it to the range tomorrow and see how she shoots. This one seems to have the nicest, smoothest, and shortest trigger pull of all of my revolvers.

 

[BobR1]

If I had of found it for $450 in clean condition, I probably would have adopted it myself. My local shop has a 6" that they want $600 for. They also have a 585 Nickel they want $595 for. I think you did just fine. I have a 686-1 and it has always worked fine. Mine has had a Power Custom Combat job done on it, and the cylinder went to Clark for a Moon Clip conversion. It is the wifes house gun, and does not get shot much. Rnjob

Bob

 

[SigX10]

That is a great score. Make sure it had the "M" recall done.
Firearm Recalls and Safety Warnings- FirearmsID.com

 

[deanodog]

Nice catch. I have bought 2 of the 681s and still have one. Both of them had butter smooth triggers. I have several revolvers but none of them have smooth triggers like the 681s.

 

[M3Stuart]

Congratulations! I also picked up my 6" 686-1 for $450 recently!

I think they were made in 1986 for one year only - that's based on other threads in this blog.